*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         BLACK BEANS (RANDELMAN)

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Black beans, soaked
   1                    Bay leaf
   1       md           Green bell pepper, cut into
                        -- quarters
                        -----SOFRITO-----
     2/3   c            Olive oil
   4                    Garlic cloves, chopped
   1       lg           Onion, chopped
   1       md           Green bell pepper, chopped
   3       ts           Cumin
   2       tb           Cider vinegar
   1       t            Chopped green chili

  Cook black beans with bay leaf & green pepper until
  they are very tender & starting to crack open about 2
  hours.  Add more water as necessary.
  
  SOFRITO: In a skillet, heat the oil, add garlic,
  onion, bell pepper & cook, stirring until the onion is
  translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.  Add the rest of the
  ingredients & mix well.
  
  Add sofrito to the beans, mix well & cok over low
  heat, covered, until the beans crack open, 30 to 40
  minutes.  Season to taste & serve.
  
  Randelman & Schwartz, "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen"
 


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